baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent CA-2714914-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GRAVEL MARTIN
IPC: A61B5/0488
Filed: 2010-09-17
Abstract: There is provided a machine for rehabilitation or exercise, comprising: a frame; a first arm movably secured to the frame via a first actuator; a first force sensor for measuring a force exerted by a user on the first arm; and a control unit adapted for controlling a displacement speed for the first arm via the first actuator as a function of the force and for increasing the displacement speed of the first arm via the first actuator when the force is superior to a target force. In one embodiment, there is further provided an electromyograph for location on the exercised muscle for measuring an electrical potential generated by the muscle and for lowering the target force when the electrical potential is superior to a predetermined maximum electrical potential. There is further provided a method for operating an exercise machine and a system for exercising a muscle.
Patent CA-2718341-A1 (CA)
Inventor: YASUDA GOKI
IPC: H04N7/32
Filed: 2009-04-30
Abstract: Provided is a time-varying image encoding device, which comprises a setting unit for setting a filter coefficient for a filtering operation in a time-varying image decoding device, thereby setting a rounding offset to control the rounding of the operation in a filter processing, and an encoding unit for outputting the filter coefficient and the rounding off-set information as encoding data.
Patent CA-2719724-A1 (CA)
Inventor: FIEBACK KLAUS
IPC: C09K5/06
Filed: 2009-03-25
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a low-exuding preferably non-exuding polymer-bonded phase-change material composition containing phase-change material, characterised in that the phase-change material is liquefied, the liquid phase-change material is introduced into an extruder at a temperature of between 50° C and 130° C, however at least 20° C to 70° C  above the melting point of the phase-change material into which the polymer is also introduced, wherein the extruder comprises mixing transport and holder elements and the introduction of the phase-change material into the extruder in the extrusion direction is performed after the polymer.
Patent CA-2720484-A1 (CA)
Title: Emergency-information receiving method, mobile station, and radio base station
Inventor: YAMAGISHI HIROAKI
IPC: H04W4/90
Filed: 2009-04-24
Abstract: An emergency-information receiving method according to the present invention includes: starting, at mobile stations (UE), receiving scheduling-information-notification system information at a current modification period without waiting until a next modification period starts, when detecting a predetermined trigger; and receiving, at the mobile stations (UE), emergency-information-notification system information on the basis of scheduling information notified by the received scheduling-information-notification system information.
Patent CA-2721456-A1 (CA)
Inventor: QUERY WILLIAM KRESS JR
IPC: A63B63/00
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: Selon des modes de réalisation, la présente invention concerne des appareils et des procédés pour la fixation amovible dun élément structurel dune cage de buts mobile, telle dune cage de buts de football, à une surface, par exemple au sol.  Par exemple, selon un mode de réalisation, linvention concerne un appareil comportant : (1) une enceinte structurée destinée à être placée au moins sensiblement sous la surface, lenceinte définissant une cavité; (2) un élément dengagement de cage de buts mobile par rapport à la surface et structuré pour engager lélément structurel de la cage de buts mobile; et (3) un mécanisme de serrage monté dans lenceinte et relié en fonctionnement à lélément dengagement de la cage de buts, le mécanisme de serrage étant structuré pour solliciter lélément dengagement vers le mécanisme de serrage de sorte que lélément dengagement de cage de buts fixe de manière amovible une partie de lélément structurel de la cage de buts mobile.
Patent CA-2722699-A1 (CA)
Title: Bit holder and base part for receiving a bit holder
Inventor: LEHNERT THOMAS
IPC: E21C35/19
Filed: 2010-11-29
Abstract: The invention relates to a bit holder having an insertion projection and having a holding projection having a bit receptacle, the insertion projection comprising a bearing segment and the holding projection comprising a supporting segment.   In order to allow the bit holder to be braced in permanent and stable fashion with respect to a base part, provision is made according to the present invention that the supporting segment and/or the bearing segment comprise two supporting surfaces and bearing surfaces, respectively, arranged at an angle to one another; and that the longitudinal center axis of the bit receptacle and the longitudinal axis of the insertion projection enclose an obtuse angle.
Patent CA-2722884-A1 (CA)
Inventor: LAI HUNG-CHENG
IPC: A61B10/02
Filed: 2009-02-03
Abstract: A sampler comprises a tube unit. A sampling unit is set on one end of the tube unit and at least one opening is formed in the side wall of the same end of the tube unit. A capsule or an injecting unit is set on the other end of the tube unit so that solution can be delivered passing the tube unit and discharged from the opening, thus the sample location can be flushed and then the sample can be taken from the flushed location using the sampling unit. Therefore prevent users from feeling uncomfortable.
Patent CA-2723326-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BURROWS JAMES LAURENCE
IPC: A47L15/50
Filed: 2008-05-05
Abstract: A dishwasher with a height-adjustable upper rack carries a spray arm having a horizontal manifold tube that engages in a port of a check valve assembly coupled with a vertical main feed tube for supplying wash water to the spray arm. The check valve assembly defines a plurality of ports such that the manifold tube can engage a different one of the ports depending on the vertical position of the rack. The check valve assembly has flapper valves that pivot about horizontal axes and hang downwardly therefrom such that gravity tends to move the flapper valves toward their closed positions when the manifold tube is withdrawn from the ports.
Patent CA-2723973-A1 (CA)
Inventor: GARBER ELLEN
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2009-05-08
Abstract: Antibodies and antibody fragments that bind to the receptor Fn14 and induce or enhance cell killing of Fn14-expressing cancer cells are disclosed. Also disclosed are methods of using the antibodies and antibody fragments to induce death of a tumor cell and treat disorders and in a subject.
Patent CA-2728280-A1 (CA)
Inventor: STEWART JAMES J
IPC: F03G7/04
Filed: 2009-06-15
Abstract: La présente invention se rapporte à un système dénergie thermique comprenant un premier système thermique, le premier système thermique ayant, en cours dutilisation, une demande de chauffage et/ou de refroidissement, un système dénergie géothermique à boucle fermée comprenant une pluralité déchangeurs thermiques enterrés verticaux, chaque échangeur thermique enterré vertical contenant un fluide de travail, et une pompe à chaleur intermédiaire thermiquement raccordée entre le premier système thermique et le système dénergie géothermique. Chaque échangeur thermique enterré vertical peut comprendre un tube allongé comportant une extrémité inférieure fermée et des premier et second conduits allongés adjacents reliés au niveau de lextrémité inférieure. Le premier système thermique est en particulier un système de réfrigération et le système dénergie thermique à boucle fermée permet le refroidissement du ou des condenseurs du système de réfrigération.
Patent CA-2728535-A1 (CA)
Title: Automated load control and dispatch system and method
Inventor: HILBER DEL A
IPC: G06Q50/00
Filed: 2011-01-18
Abstract: A group of electronic circuit logic blocks work together to receive a load control event message and respond thereto. A display is generated for a customer that includes (1) a set of plural load control scenarios that can be selected to respond to the load control event message and (2) an amount of reduction associated with selected load control scenarios of the plural load control scenarios that were selected in response to the load control event message. The display may also include a monetary value of the amount of reduction associated with the selected load control scenarios of the plural load control scenarios that were selected in response to the load control event message. An electronic commitment message is sent in response identifying an amount the customer will reduce a load at a time specified in the load control event message.
Patent CA-2734843-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NAKAGIRI OSAMU
IPC: A47J31/06
Filed: 2009-06-03
Abstract: Provided is a beverage extraction filter for use in a beverage extraction apparatus, wherein costs can be reduced, and the filter is not bulky during transportation and can be discarded easily. The beverage extraction filter to be set in the predetermined position of the beverage extraction apparatus is provided with a filter section (10), in which an article of taste is to be contained, and a flat cover section (11) to be attached to the upper portion of the filter section (10). Bellows are formed in the vicinity of the upper portion of the filter section (10) such that the bellows of the bellows section stretch after the filter is set in the predetermined position and hot water is poured through the cover section.
Patent CA-2735198-A1 (CA)
Title: Transponder device
Inventor: STOLE SCOTT
IPC: G06V30/224
Filed: 2009-07-03
Abstract: The invention pertains to a transponder device comprising a transponder unit, which is arranged in a housing and has an antenna device and a chip, the housing forming a receiving space between a transparent front wall (15) and a housing rear wall (16) having arranged therein an optically readable information carrier (34), the housing rear wall having a fastening edge (22) defining a fastening plane (21) of the housing.
Patent CA-2735415-A1 (CA)
Title: Ultrasound enhanced growth of microorganisms
Inventor: CHEN JIE
IPC: C12M1/42
Filed: 2009-08-26
Abstract: A method of increasing the rate of growth, useful product production, or protein expression of a microorganism includes the step of exposing the microorganism to ultrasound having a frequency greater than about 1 MHz.
Patent CA-2736475-A1 (CA)
Inventor: ZAMAR ANTONIOS CAMILLE
IPC: A61F5/41
Filed: 2009-09-03
Abstract: The present invention concerns apparatus (1) for applying targeted stimulation at or adjacent the base of the area of the glans (5) of the penis (2), wherein the apparatus comprises a contact portion having a first contact surface (3) conforming substantially to the longitudinal profile of the penis, the contact portion further having a second contact surface (4), raised, in use, inwardly of the first contact surface towards the penis, to project in use into positive engagement with the area at or adjacent the base of the glans of the penis.
Patent CA-2740727-A1 (CA)
Inventor: DASENT MARLON GEORGE INSKIP
IPC: B60N2/28
Filed: 2011-05-24
Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to child safety seats, and in particular, an apparatus and method for securing child safety seats within a vehicle. Embodiments may provide a safety seat that includes a base defining a cavity therein. The safety seat may further include a first strap and a second strap where the first strap and the second strap each include a pulling end and an attachment end. The safety seat may also include a balancer assembly disposed within the cavity where each of the first and second straps pass through the balancer assembly, and where a pulling force applied to the pulling end of either of the first strap or the second strap results in a force on the attachment ends of both of the first and second strap that is substantially equal.
Patent CA-2741534-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AKDIM MOHAMED REDA
IPC: B03C3/68
Filed: 2009-11-05
Abstract: An electrostatic coalescer includes an outer wall defining a flow path for receiving a process fluid. A plurality of electrode plates is disposed within the flow path. A  controller includes an inductor and a signal generator.    The inductor is coupled in parallel with the plurality of electrode plates. The inductor and the plurality of electrode plates define a resonant circuit. The signal generator is coupled to the plurality of electrode plates and operable to apply an alternating current signal to the plurality of electrode plates at a frequency corresponding to a resonant frequency of the resonant circuit in the presence of the process fluid.
Patent CA-2746422-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAYESKI PETER P
IPC: A61P35/00
Filed: 2009-12-09
Abstract: The disclosure relates to novel compounds that are capable of modulating Jak2 kinase activities, compounds that have therapeutic use in treating or preventing a subject suffering from or susceptible to a Jak2 mediated disease or disorder, and methods of use and compositions thereof.
Patent CA-2748965-A1 (CA)
Inventor: WEIDINGER JUERGEN
IPC: C08J7/05
Filed: 2011-08-09
Abstract: The present invention relates to a material comprising an expanded polyalkylidene terephthalate based laver (A) being covered with at least one outer layer (B) comprising at least 50 weight-% of a solvent (including water) soluble inorganic chalkogene based compound, i.e. an easy-to-apply, but versatile method for significantly improving the fire retardant, anti-hydrolytic and mounting/coating properties of expanded polyalkylidene terephthalate polyester products by cold coating of the surface layer(s) of said foams and sponges, the manufacturing of such products and the use of such products.
Patent CA-2749644-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SAUVIGNET PHILIPPE
IPC: C02F1/28
Filed: 2010-01-18
Abstract: Procédé de traitement d'une eau brute chargée d'impuretés au sein d'une installation de traitement comprenant au moins une étape de mise en contact dans une zone agitée de pré-contact (2) de l'eau avec un agent adsorbant en poudre, une étape de floculation lestée, une étape de décantation, l'extraction d' un mélange de boues, de ballast et d'agent adsorbant en poudre en partie basse de la zone de décantation (5), et l'introduction du mélange dans un hydrocyclone (11), l'acheminement de surverses dudit hydrocyclone (11) constituée par un mélange de boue et de réactif adsorbant en poudre dans une zone de transition (14). Le procédé comprend de plus une étape de recyclage dans la zone de pré-contact (2) du mélange de boues et d'agent adsorbant en poudre provenant de la zone de transition (14), la mesure en continu d'au moins une information représentative de la concentration en agent adsorbant en poudre dans la zone de pré-contact (2), et une étape d'injection en amont d'une suspension d'agent adsorbant en poudre neuf en milieu aqueux lorsque la concentration en agent adsorbant en poudre dans la zone de pré-contact (2) est inférieure à une valeur seuil prédéterminée ainsi qu'une étape d'acidifiation de ladite suspension d'agent adsorbant.
Patent CA-2749685-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BENEDIKT SHMUEL ZALMAN
IPC: G08B23/00
Filed: 2009-11-12
Abstract: The present invention provides a situation awareness system of a driver of a vehicle in a multi-vehicle environment, said system comprising: a. a remote central server communicatively connected to a vehicle, comprising: i. a server computer comprising a CPU, a memory, and an operating system; ii. a wireless server transceiver; iii.  databases within said server computer; iv. server applications within said server computer; b. a vehicle subsystem installed in a vehicle with a driver, comprising: i. an vehicle computer having a CPU, a memory, and an operating system; ii. sensors; iii. vehicle databases; iv. a vehicle transducer to interrogate external environmental responders about the state of the environment; v. a wireless vehicle transceiver; vi. vehicle applications within said vehicle computer; vii. a situation assessment application,
Patent CA-2751462-A1 (CA)
Inventor: AIKEN ROBERT D
IPC: A61B1/04
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: A method and system for assessing proximity between an electrode (12) and tissue (16) is provided. The system includes an electronic control unit (ECU). The ECU (32) is configured to acquire values for first and second components of a complex impedance between the electrode (12) and the tissue (16), and to calculate an electrical coupling index (ECI) responsive to the first and second values. The ECU (32) is further configured to process the ECI to determine the proximity of the electrode (12) to the tissue (16). The ECU (32) may be configured to calculate an electrical coupling index rate (ECIR) based on the calculated ECI and information relating to the change in location of the electrode (12), and to assess proximity based on the ECIR. Alternatively, the ECU (32) may be configured to assess the proximity using the calculated ECI, as opposed to the ECIR.
Patent CA-2753189-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BELCHEVA NADYA
IPC: C08J7/04
Filed: 2010-02-19
Abstract: Implantable biocompatible polymeric medical devices include a substrate with an acid or base-modified surface which is subsequently modified to include click reactive members.
Patent CA-2754705-A1 (CA)
Inventor: BIGGS SILMON JAMES
IPC: G06F3/01
Filed: 2010-03-10
Abstract: Electroactive transducers as well as methods of producing a haptic effect in a user interface device simultaneously with a sound generated by a separately generated audio signal and electroactive polymer transducers for sensory feedback applica-tions in user interface devices are disclosed.
Patent CA-2757377-A1 (CA)
Title: Integrated u-tube and tracer dye compartment
Inventor: DOBSON RODNEY LEE
IPC: F25B43/00
Filed: 2001-05-29
Abstract: An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit (10) including a U-tube (19) having first and second legs (20, 22) and a return bend (21), a space (37) between the first and second legs (20, 22) and the return bend (21), adsorbent (39) in the space (37), opposite sides (24, 24') on the first and second legs (20, 22) and the return bend (21), permeable covers (40, 40') bonded to the first and second opposite sides (24, 24') to contain the adsorbent (39) within the space (37), a hole (26) in the return bend (21), a frame (41) connected to the U-bend (21) and defining a space in communication with the hole (26), and filter material (47) on the frame (41). An integrated U-tube and adsorbent unit (94) including a plastic U-tube (82) and a self-contained adsorbent unit (70) having a plastic cover (71) bonded to the U-tube (82) with the body of the self-contained adsorbent unit positioned between the legs (83, 84) of the U-tube.
Patent CA-2757827-A1 (CA)
Title: Flavor infused nut snack
Inventor: ANAND ASHISH
IPC: A23L5/10
Filed: 2010-04-05
Abstract: Disclosed are formulations and methods for making an infused nut snack. Ingredient formula ranges and processing steps are disclosed that provide improved flavor, texture and appearance with the use of an aqueous flavoring solution applied to the nuts under vacuum conditions The infused nuts are oil or dry roasted and then minimally topically flavored.
Patent CA-2758284-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NILSSON MATS
IPC: A01K1/12
Filed: 2010-04-14
Abstract: The present invention relates to apparatus for milking an animal and provides a milking parlour (1) comprising first and second robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) and a plurality of milking stalls (5) provided on a platform (3) moveable relative to the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) wherein the robotic manipulation devices (100, 200) are positioned so as to be capable of simultaneously servicing neighbouring milking stalls (5) on the platform (3).
Patent CA-2759932-A1 (CA)
Inventor: NIELSEN STEVEN
IPC: H04L12/16
Filed: 2010-02-09
Abstract: Methods, apparatus, and systems for providing information regarding a locate and/or marking operation to identify a presence or an absence of at least one underground facility within a dig area. At least one notification indicating a status of the locate and/or marking operation is electronically transmitted and/or stored so as to inform at least one party associated with requesting the operation (a "requesting party," e.g., an excavator, a property owner, a facility owner, a regulatory authority, a damage investigator, etc.) of the status of the operation. In one aspect, a requesting party may designate a preferred format, content, and/or method of receiving notifications regarding the locate and/or marking operation. In another aspect, a computer-generated GUI is provided to facilitate submission of requests, generation of "virtual white line" images to indicate one or more dig areas on a digital image of a work site, and/or selection of notifications and preferences for same. In yet another aspect, a requesting party may provide an acknowledgement of receipt (e.g., a "return receipt") for one or more received notifications.
Patent CA-2761255-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CLARK ROBIN
IPC: A61K31/535
Filed: 2010-05-11
Abstract: The present invention provides amorphous solid forms of the compound of Formula I, as well as methods for preparing the compound of Formula I by precipitation.
Patent CA-2761670-A1 (CA)
Inventor: UTUKURI AVANINDRA
IPC: G06F3/033
Filed: 2010-06-16
Abstract: Two dimensional position sensing system and sensors for use in such systems are disclosed. The sensors incorporate linear array sensors having sensor elements and an aperture plate. Some embodiments include a radiation source that directs radiation onto some of the sensor elements. Other embodiments including radiation blocking objects that block radiation from reaching some of sensor elements. The direction or position of the radiation source or radiation blocking object may be estimated from the radiation incident on the sensor elements.
Patent CA-2763071-A1 (CA)
Inventor: CID AGUILAR JOSE GUADALUPE
IPC: C03C3/00
Filed: 2010-05-21
Abstract: The invention relates to a colourless glass composition having a base glass composition containing: from approximately 0.005 to approximately 0.08 wt.-% iron oxide; from approximately 0.00002 to approximately 0.0004 wt.-% Se; from approximately 0.00003 to approximately 0.001 wt.-% Co3O4; from approximately 0 to approximately 0.01 wt.-% CuO; from approximately 0 to approximately 0.6 wt.-% CeO2; from 0.02 to approximately 1 wt.-% TiO2; and from approximately 0 to approximately 2 wt.-% NaNO3. The glass has a visible light transmission of at least 87%, ultraviolet transmittance of at least 85% and direct solar transmission of no more than 90%.
Patent CA-2763298-A1 (CA)
Title: Fixture for supporting a workpiece
Inventor: HACKER BRIAN F
IPC: B23Q3/06
Filed: 2012-01-09
Abstract: A fixture for holding a workpiece includes clamps cofigured to engage tie rods secured to the workpiece, locating pins configured to engage a corresponding pin secured to the workpiece, pads, and actuators configured to move clamps for alternately drawing the workpiece into contact with the pads and disengaging the tie rod from the clamp such that the fixture assembly can release the workpiece.
Patent CA-2764054-A1 (CA)
Title: Communication system and communication controlling method
Inventor: ZEMBUTSU HAJIME
IPC: H04W36/12
Filed: 2010-09-17
Abstract: A communication method in LIPA/ SIPTO architecture is provided which, when a user equipment (UE) is to connect from a serving area to an external network, allows re-selection of an optimal gateway. The communication method allows selecting a gateway apparatus physically or topologically close to a site, where the user equipment is attached.